Discussion 4
Discussion Question: Must be 300 or more words
· Select three (3) of the sequencing patterns that you could use to organize your unit. Present a viable rationale for using each one in organizing your specific unit. Determine the pattern you will use and justify your decision.
Note: I will be teaching a unit on: RL 3.2 Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
World-related Patterns
· Space
Based on naturally occurring physical location-planets
· Time
Based on chronological order-Civil War
· Physical attributes
Based on order in which physical characteristics occur-human development
Content-related Patterns
· Class relations
Based on similar criteria within a category-vertebrates
· Propositional relations
Based on similar criteria within sets of propositions-atomic theory
· Sophistication
Based on level of complexity-elements before compounds
· Logical prerequisite
Based on logical antecedent and consequence- cause and effect
Inquiry-related Patterns
· Logic of inquiry
Based on some logical structure for inquiry-scientific method
· Method of inquiry
· Based on how inquiry actually occurs within contexts-methods used by literary critics
Learning Related Patterns
· Empirical prerequisite- what empirical evidence suggests (phonics-based sequences)
· Familiarity-what is most familiar first
· Difficulty-level of difficulty; least first
· Interest- level of interest; most interesting first
· Development-based on developmental model (Vygotsky’s zone of proximity)
· Internalization-manner in which learners acquire a belief or attitude (Bloom’s affective domain)
Utilization-related Patterns
· Procedure
Based on following a defined process-writing an essay
· Anticipated frequency of use
Based on how often a concept of skill will be used –software use versus computer programming